Assistant Radiation Safety Officer

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta University is seeking an Assistant Radiation Safety Officer to support radioactive material and X-ray safety programs, calibrate detectors, and analyze dose data. The role includes training staff, maintaining safety procedures, and coordinating with regulators to ensure compliance.

The candidate will oversee laboratory surveys, manage the HPA database, and assist the Radiation Safety Officer and committee with data-driven safety decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Radiation Protection Technology, or related science with 3 years in radiation safety.
• Experience with relational databases and spreadsheets for statistical analysis of radiation safety program data.
• Skilled in technical report generation and procedure development; able to deliver technical training.

Responsibilities

• Direct technicians who conduct monthly surveys and investigations of radioactive material use laboratories to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Calibrate radiation detection instruments per federal/state requirements.
• Maintain databases and spreadsheets to capture and analyze results; produce reports for Radiation Safety Officer and committee.
• Train technicians on technical aspects of radiation safety and develop annual safety training for researchers.

Skills

Communication skills

Database expertise

Radiation safety knowledge

Report writing

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Physics or related science

Tools

Radiation detectors

Excel

Database software

Job description

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Job Summary

Assistant Radiation Safety Officer Provides support to radioactive material and x-ray safety programs to promote safe and compliant use of radiation producing devices and radioactive material. Performs radiation detection equipment and calibration. Identifies and investigates radiation hazards. Provides technical support, calculations, and data analysis to validate the effectiveness of radiation/contamination surveillance and personnel dosimetry programs. Maintains the Health Physics Assistant (HPA) relational database; analyzes data; establishes appropriate program metrics; and produces monthly and quarterly summary and trend reports. Prepares data for analysis by the Radiation Safety Officer and the institution Radiation Safety Committee. Provides radiation safety training and conducts in-field surveillance of radiation use areas. Conducts training for radiation safety staff and radiation workers. Responsible for drafting and updating internal radiation safety procedures.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

RESEARCH LABORATORY PROGRAM

Direct technicians who conduct monthly surveys, investigations, and assessments of radioactive material use laboratories to ensure compliance with state and federal radioactive material regulations and standards of accrediting organizations.

Conduct quarterly sealed source inventory and leak tests.

Calibrate radiation detection instruments in accordance with federal and state requirements.

Establish new radioactive material use laboratories and process laboratory closures.

Maintain databases and Excel spreadsheets to capture and analyze results.

Interact with state and federal regulators.

Calculate the annual dose of employees, as well as the dose to pregnant workers for radioactive material exposure.

Complete annual audits as required by regulations.

RADIATION PRODUCING DEVICE PROGRAM

Establish new X-ray use areas and process equipment clearance.

Oversee the annual certification of diagnostic X-ray systems for compliance with state regulations.

Direct technicians who conduct quarterly surveys for compliance.

TRAINING PROGRAM

Train technicians on technical aspects of radiation safety.

Develop and present annual radiation safety training for research personnel.

RADIOACTIVE WASTE PROGRAM

Ensure proper storage of radiological waste at the point of origin.

Oversee the Occupational Health and Safety Technicians as they collect, package, transport, and store radiological waste at the Material Safety Storage Facility.

Coordinate disposal of radiological waste with an authorized vendor in accordance with state and federal regulations.

POLICY AND PROCEDURES

Author or revise internal radiation safety procedures for radiation/contamination surveillance and radioactive waste disposal in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Review procedures annually for compliance with updated regulations.

EMERGENCY/INCIDENT RESPONSE

Respond to spills of radioactive material.

Coordinate assistance from Public Safety, if necessary, to control the scene.

Contain spills.

Direct staff on spill cleanup or, in the case of substantial or particularly hazardous material, perform the cleanup.

Properly dispose of contaminated materials.

Document actions for follow-up and review by regulatory agencies.

LASER SAFETY

Serve as the institution's Laser Safety Officer.

Support and coordinate the Laser Safety Committee.

Conduct laser safety inspections and provide recommendations for enhancing laser safety.

Maintain the Laser Safety Guide.

RADIATION SAFETY COMMITTEE

Support the Radiation Safety Officer in coordinating the activities of the Radiation Safety Committee, including minutes, reports, and audits.

OTHER DUTIES

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an Accredited College or University in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Radiation Protection Technology, or related science with three years of work experience in radiation safety. Experience using relational databases and spreadsheets for statistical analysis of radiation safety program data. Skilled in technical report generation. Experienced in technical procedure development. Ability to develop and present technical training.

Valid driver's license.

DOT and 40 hour HAZWOPER training within 6 months of hire

Ability to complete a 40 hour Radiation Safety Officer training program within two years.

Preferred Qualifications

Registration with the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists. Knowledge of federal and state radiation program regulations pertaining to universities. Radiation safety technologist experience in a university. Two or more years of experience as an ALARA Specialist or similar industry position.

Knowledge of laser safety and one year of experience managing a university-wide program.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Radiation safety, X-ray, and laser safety program regulations, requirements, practices, and emerging doctrine.

Individual radiation dosimetry measurements.

SKILLS

Excellent written and oral communication skills to convey complex information on conditions, requirements, and courses of corrective action to a broad constituency, including students, staff, faculty, and senior management.

Skilled in database and spreadsheet management, as well as radiation detection and measurement.

Skilled in radiation/contamination control.

ABILITIES

Ability to analyze and characterize scientific and technical data to produce reports that appropriately characterize the radiation safety program.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)

Pay Band: B12

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Driver's License Statement

The Human Resources Division will request a driver's history report for the identified top candidate(s) for this position. We will initiate this through our Background Check Vendor; this report will come from the Department of Motor Vehicles. The selected candidate must have a valid driver's license.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Augusta University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.